Ruben Amorim: 'We need time to build Manchester United'

Coach Ruben Amorim expressed his views before the Carabao Cup clash with Grimsby Town. Although Manchester United has not won any Premier League matches this season, he stressed that the key priority is to build a sustainable base for the club.

Last season, Manchester United finished only 15th and lost to Tottenham in the Europa League final. This outcome led to their absence from European competitions for the first time in over a decade. However, Amorim does not see this as a failure: “This is a normal situation that has happened at many other clubs. I believe we were not ready for European football yet. We need time to build the club’s foundation. Players must fight for their positions, and then things will change,” he emphasized.

“We have three matches this week. The team has quality players and rotation is necessary to win every game,” Amorim spoke about the squad rotation plan.

Last weekend, the Red Devils drew 1-1 with Fulham and will soon face Burnley in the third round. The Portuguese coach sees this as part of a long-term project: “I said it last season. We need time to prepare for each match. The games are really tough, and we need time to build a foundation. Then in the future, we will advance and eventually secure a spot in European competitions.”

Regarding the squad, Altay Bayindir is likely to start instead of Andre Onana, as neither has fully convinced yet. The defense still misses Lisandro Martinez due to a long-term injury, while Noussair Mazraoui is nearing recovery and might return next week. Up front, Rasmus Højlund remains sidelined amid transfer rumors, while Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha, and Benjamin Sesko have joined with a combined value close to £200 million.

Amorim emphasized that all players have opportunities to appear on the field: “Everyone must compete, and I will select the best lineup aiming for victory.”

The Portuguese coach views this as part of a long-term project. According to him, patient step-by-step building will help the club not only improve its Premier League performance but also regain strength to compete in Europe. Amorim hopes to stay long enough to see his team mature, gradually rise, and gain the confidence to compete on both fronts.

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